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Beginner Guide – Walkthrough, Tips, Tricks, and SECRETS – Stardew Valley

Posted on by Dave Pizza
This article is my Stardew Valley Beginner Guide. Along with some quick beginner tips on the game, unravel the narrative a bit, and in the process, let me share some helpful lessons learned from playing the game. Whether you’re just starting out, or returning to the game, I’ll show you how life in Stardew Valley pans out from parsnips to star drops. So, without further ado, buckle your overalls, because we’re headed to the ultimate cozy game Stardew Valley. Let’s have some fun, shall we? Stardew Valley Beginner Guide: Starting With NOTHING First of all, Stardew Valley is a great… Read the rest

Earth Day Game Pick: Tadpole Tales

Posted on by Dave Pizza
Today is Earth Day, and that’s why my free game pick for the day is Tadpole Tales. I played this last year with a fair amount of amusement at the concept. The art style is juicy and vibrant like a Miyazaki film or perhaps some other manga animation. It’s an arcade-style game. This doesn’t mean it’s confined to an arcade cabinet somewhere, it’s a Steam title that’s easy to start and has a few basic controls and mechanics. Gameplay in Tadpole Tales Plot your way as a tadpole through a polluted river. When you heal corrupted wildlife with a splash… Read the rest

Spotlight: Greak Feels like Hollow Knight But Is… Different (Nintendo Switch)

Posted on by Dave Pizza
Amongst the trove of pale-skinned characters, glowing misty caverns, and punchy character abilities, this one might be new to you. Greak: Memories of Azur is similar to platformers like Hollow Knight and Undertale, perhaps even Ori or maybe Hoa, sure. Don’t worry if you haven’t heard of any of those! What Greak offers is a borderline cozy adventure with very unique, engaging gameplay that is an experience of its own. Greak, Adara, and Raydel Meet your identities (triple) as you take the role, in a rotate-at-will-shift, three siblings as they puzzle and spelunk through the beautiful world of Azur. A… Read the rest

Hoa is a New Indie Adventure With a Magical Vibe

Posted on by Dave Pizza
Hoa is an intricate hand-painted character and environment art platformer released this week. Visually it succeeds wonderfully with Studio Ghibli-like aesthetics in illustration, animation, and special effects. It also boasts an absolutely charming ambiance in its background music plus sound effects that are cinematic in quality and effect. It also is available in 10 different languages right from its launch. I feel very relaxed playing Hoa, and even watching someone playing it can be very pleasant. If you have ever been a fan of Totoro or woodland creatures with endearing hearts, fall in love as I did with the game… Read the rest

Carto: Pieces of the Map is a Terrific Exploration Indie You Need to Try

Posted on by Dave Pizza
Finally, my love of tile board games like Carcassonne has been revived. But it’s completely different mind you. Carto is a tile-placement puzzle released to much praise last year. My first impressions were very positive, but I set them aside until today. It’s a terrific game! While it’s probably the best adjective, I’m not really fond of describing games as cute anymore, because there are so many vocabularic adjectives for a game of this caliber. Perhaps this is “clever,” “witty,” “minimalist,” “pleasant,” and “empathic.” There’s a whole slew of wonderful descriptions. So, let me garner your attention and put the… Read the rest